Brockworth Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Brockworth's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 32.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This marked divergence from national trends is particularly striking in the category of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44.3% of total crimes — a rate 16% below the UK average. The built-up area within Tewkesbury appears to have a distinct crime profile, with violent crime faring better than national benchmarks while property-related offences remain relatively low. This pattern may reflect the area's character as a small, possibly commuter-oriented or semi-rural built-up area where community cohesion and local policing contribute to lower violent crime rates. Seasonal factors in February — a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull — may partially explain the overall stability in crime levels, though the spike in vehicle crime suggests other dynamics at play. Anti-social behaviour (15.7% of total) and other theft (8.6%) also feature prominently, indicating persistent challenges in managing public disorder and minor property crimes. The absence of significant spikes in burglary or theft from the person, which are typically higher in tourist areas or densely populated urban zones, further supports the notion that Brockworth's crime profile differs from both national averages and other urban centres. This month's data reinforces the area's reputation as relatively safe compared to the UK, though targeted increases in specific categories warrant attention from local authorities.

February 2024 saw notable increases in vehicle crime, possession of weapons, and shoplifting — each doubling from the previous month. Vehicle crime rose to 4 incidents, a 100% increase, likely linked to increased winter vehicle usage or targeted thefts in residential areas. Possession of weapons also doubled, with two reported cases, a figure that, while small, may indicate isolated incidents rather than a broader trend. Conversely, burglary, other crime, and public order offences all decreased. Burglary fell by 66.7% to one incident, potentially reflecting improved home security measures or seasonal factors. The breakdown shows a stark contrast in crime types: violence and sexual offences remain the most common category (44.3% of total), yet this rate is 16% below the UK average. This divergence highlights a local pattern where violent crime is lower than national norms, even as property-related crimes like shoplifting show unexpected spikes. For residents, the sharp rise in vehicle crime offers a specific cautionary note for securing vehicles during winter months.

Brockworth's crime rate in February 2024 remained stable at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 1.5% increase from the previous month's 4.7 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall crime patterns during the winter period. Locally, 70 crimes were reported over 29 days, equating to roughly 2 crimes per day — a figure that, while low, reflects the area's generally safe environment. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 209 residents over the course of the month, a rate that aligns with the area's historical trend of below-average crime levels. Compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, Brockworth's rate remains 32.4% lower, a gap that has persisted despite seasonal fluctuations. This population-scaled perspective underscores the relative safety of the built-up area within Tewkesbury, where crime remains concentrated in specific categories rather than widespread across the community.